Pet 'dinosaurs' at TPAC

A dinosaur at Erth's Dinosaur Petting Zoo.

Giant puppetry, flying creatures and an immersive journey through prehistoric Australia awaits audiences of all ages with "Erth's Dinosaur Petting Zoo." The interactive show, presented by the acclaimed Australian company Erth, aims to "bring the impossible to life." It allows participants to feed, water and care for the creatures, with valuable lessons along the way.

Catch the imaginative and educational production at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St. Tickets are $15-$25 through the TPAC box office, www.tpac.org or 615-782-4040. Details: http://erth.com.au